Main area Radiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Part time hours also available) Job ref 223-RDA-040
Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Town Shrewsbury Salary £23,615 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/02/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available to recruit Radiology Assistants to work within the Radiology Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate and who have strong communication and observation skills to deliver excellent patient-focused care in a challenging environment. You must be able to work well as part of a team. You must be flexible in your approach as you will be required to work days, nights and weekends to meet the needs of the service.
As a Trust, our vision is to provide excellent care for the communities we serve and that means giving our patients the best care and experience we can.
Consideration will be given to applicants for both full-time and part-time hours.
Main duties of the job
The post involves supporting our Radiologists, Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners in providing quality patient care in all modalities of the imaging department including CT, MRI and the general department.
For this role, you will be required to assist with the movement of patients around the examination rooms, to use the Radiology Information System (CRIS), ensure equipment is used correctly and any faults reported and to liaise with a wide range of staff, including those from other departments. In return, we offer you work within a friendly and supportive environment and in a team who are committed to providing and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Working for our organisation
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals. Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast. There are good schools, amazingly affordable housing and a wide range of leisure pursuits.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
* English and Maths GCSE (or Equivalent) of 9 - 4 (A-C)
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Experience
* To have worked in a public facing role
* Worked in public sector
Skills
* Demonstrates good communication skills including written and verbal.
* Has worked as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Can evidence good organisational skills.
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
We are committed to making the Trust a great place to work, where all staff can reach their full potential and bring their whole self to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Name Rebecca Gwynne Job title Superintendent Radiographer Email address r.gwynne@nhs.net Telephone number 01743 261000
If you have problems applying, contact
Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone 01743 492402
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